A Career in Nursing Lone Star College Cy

A Career in Nursing Lone Star College – Cy Fair Vocational Nursing Information Session

Nursing Education RN Associate Degree Baccalaureate Degree Transition VN/Paramedic to RN program at other 4 LSCs LVN Certificate after one year of classroom & clinical training

Vocational Nursing Program The VN program is a 12 month program including clinical, lab & theory courses LSC-Cy-Fair begins VN program each Summer semester. Program is 3 semesters long – Summer, Fall, & Spring (June- May)

LVN Program North Harris Kingwood Tomball Montgomery Fall Spring May Mini-mester or Summer Application Period LSC-CF campus Summer Enrollment – early January to early March Cy. Fair

LVN/Paramedic to ADN Transition • for graduates of VN or paramedic program, who become licensed as LVN’s or Paramedics • Three semester program • Schedule may be up to four days a week, class and clinical schedule. • Currently not available at LSC-CF • See website for specifics

Application Steps for Lone Star College System Go to: http: //www. lonestar. edu/admissions. htm Have official transcripts sent to LSCS Student Services (not Nursing Office) • Meet with an Advisor (HSC 204)

Program Application Information Applications & information are found On Lone Star College System (LSCS) website http: //www. lonestar. edu/nursing-requirements. htm or LSC-CF Nursing Program website http: //www. lonestar. edu/nursingcyfair. htm

HESI Entrance Exam Information Instructions and form at: http: //wwwappskc. lonestar. edu/cgi/nurse-cyfair/index. cfm Assessment Center- controls exam (not Nursing Dept) must make an appt through link above walks-in not able to test Resources § Bookstore, Library, or online - Evolve Reach Admission Assessment Review by HESI Cost - $35 (subject to change)

HESI Exam Information 5 sections: Math Reading Vocabulary Grammar A & P Passing scores (on each of the 5 exams) VN = 70% Can’t submit application if required scores (on all 5) not attained If not successful in any section, must retake all 5 parts of exam – not just section where passing score not attained Maximum of 5. 5 hours to take all parts of exam

HESI Exam Information – cont. Available to retake every 60 days Good for 1 calendar year Only most recent scores used Must be completed no later than one week prior to application deadline- test closes If not taken at LSCS, must be sent from HESI (check their website)- $15 fee

Additional HESI A 2 exam The Critical Thinking portion of HESI A 2 entrance exam will be required starting with the January 2016 application period. A minimum score of 750 for ADN and 700 for VN HESI A 2 valid for one year from the date taken. If successfully completed NLT January 2015, contact the Nursing Department of their first choice for guidance.

Admissions Criteria. LVN Lone Star College System & LVN Program application TSI/SSI complete Math 0310 (minimum Math competency) Complete BIOL 2404 – Intro to A&P I and II OR BIOL 2401 - A&P I AND BIOL 2402 - A&P II with a “C” or better § Have a GPA of 2. 0 or better § Nursing Pre-entrance exam (HESI) – 70% minimum score in all 5 areas of the exam § §

Ranking for Placement of LVN Applicants GPA BIOL 2404 or BIOL 2401 & 2402 4 possible points Score on all HESI exams Must all be 70% 4 possible points Score is average of all 5/6 exams TOTAL = 8 POSSIBLE POINTS

Example of a VN Rank Score GPA % on Entrance Test 3. 5 HESI exam results (average of all exams) divide by 25 3. 4 TOTAL Ranking Score 6. 9

Final Acceptance into the LVN Program is contingent on completion of: Clear Criminal background check & possible drug screening Hepatitis B immunizations series must be complete-must submit proof of first immunization at time of application Current TB Status & documentation of childhood immunizations (titers) Current CPR certification-AHA for health care providers ONLY Proof of current Health Insurance Proof of English Proficiency (TOEFL)

English Proficiency Requirement Accepted students and alternates to a LSCS nursing program who completed high school outside the US must provide proof of English language proficiency. Can be done by submitting one of the following: Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) International English Language Testing System Academic Test (IELTS ) Provide documentation of graduation from high school from an English speaking country such as Canada (other than Quebec), Great Britain, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, and Ireland (inclusive). NEW: If graduated from English speaking high school in a country not listed above, provide official transcripts and a notarized letter from the headmaster/principal of the high school stating that English was the primary language of the courses taught. NEW: Provide documentation of graduation from a college/university in the US or above listed countries

SSNs &/or Visas Clinical sites require students be either US citizens, a permanent resident (possess a “green card”) or have a valid F-1 Visa ONLY as a condition of being assigned to their site. Students who are unable to complete the LSCS health program clinical skills requirement will not be able to complete the program due to a lack of clinical placement.

What can I expect? Busy Schedule – Cannot work full-time! No more than a few hours part-time/week Will attend class/clinical/lab 4 -5 days per week, clinical generally starts at 6: 30 am Clinicals may be on off-shifts as well as weekends

Program Costs- VN (In district) VNSG -Level 1 Estimate- subject to change Pre-reqs Estimate- subject to change 1. 2. 3. 4. 4 hrs tuition= $ 236 Immunizations = $150 -varies with insurance & provider Fingerprinting & background check= $44 Infrastructure fee=$20 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Tuition = $952 Lab fees = $30 Malpractice insurance = $19 Books = $340 Nursing packs = $170 Uniforms = $75 Infrastructure fee=$20 Total = $1606 Total = $ 450

Program Costs- VN (In district) VNSG Level 3 3 Estimate- subject to change VNSG Level 2 Estimate- subject to change 1. 2. 3. 4. Tuition= $ 940 Books = $340 Infrastructure fee=$20 Lab fee = $30 Total = $1330 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Tuition = $978 Infrastructure fee=$20 Books = $95 Lab fee = $15 Exit HESI exam = $45 NCLEX registration fees = $340 Graduation pin = $70 -400 Fingerprinting = $40 Passport picture = $15 Nursing license (after passing NCLEX) = $ 40 Total = $1658 Program Total = $5044

Need more information? ? ? Website: www. lonestar. edu/nursingcyfa ir Email: cfnursing@lonestar. edu